Chin Chin Manly

For planning, Chin Chin Sydney is the relevant live reference point; Chin Chin Manly is not a current dinner booking, with opening slated for mid-2027 as part of Two Tides in Manly. The reason to keep it on the radar is format: this is the beachside expansion of a South-East Asian-inspired menu built around Thai delicacy and a louder, shared-table energy, not a measured fine-dining counter.

Watch this for the counter-style energy, not a formal tasting room

The strongest clue for what matters here is the Chef’s Table format already used in Sydney: up to 16 seats, with a 14-person minimum for lunch or dinner, seven days a week. That points to a venue designed for people who like being close to the action and want a meal that feels social rather than hushed. Expect the Manly opening to be judged on whether it can translate that counter-and-party rhythm to a waterfront suburb without turning into a generic large-format dining room.

The menu signal is Southeast Asian breadth with Thai focus

The food positioning is clear enough to make a decision: go for bold South-East Asian-inspired cooking with Thai as the anchor, especially in a shared banquet context. The Chef’s Banquet upgrade includes a complimentary bottle of Tar & Roses Prosecco, which makes the set-menu route the practical starting point once bookings open. There are no published prices or awards to assess yet, so the smart move is to treat this as a future group-friendly, high-energy Manly option rather than a confirmed value play.

For larger events, the Sydney event model gives a useful scale marker: exclusive bookings can run to 75 seated across nine tables or 100 standing for canapés. That makes the restaurant more interesting for parties and hosted meals than for diners looking for a measured two-person splurge.